Everything was amazing - the food and the staff. We’ll definitely be back! American-quality burgers in Vietnam.
Hamburger restaurant
Burger Boss - Hamburger restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
Burger Boss runs a focused, no-frills operation on Nguyễn Cừ, built around the smash technique: Australian beef patties pressed hard onto a flat-top, developing a caramelized crust with edges that melt into the bun. The Cowboy Double is the kitchen's most opinionated offering — double cheddar, smoked bacon, and a pile of shaved onions that steam directly into the patty, producing something sweet, beefy, and deliberately messy. It divides opinion, but that's the point of Oklahoma-style.
The housemade ethos extends well beyond the patty. Pickles, ketchup, dijonnaise, ranch, and the beef chilli that tops the Chili Cheese Fries are all produced in-house. On the chicken side, twice-fried buttermilk thigh appears in two forms: the straightforward Boss Chicken with lemon mayo and pickles, and the Fire Chicken coated in Hue chili paste — a local ingredient that works surprisingly well against the richness of the fried thigh.
What puts Burger Boss in a separate category from several Thao Dien competitors is the seriousness of its vegetarian lineup. The Boss Veg patty — shiitake mushroom, black bean, and cashew, made fresh on premises — draws genuine praise from non-vegetarians, something that's rare for a meat-focused spot. A vegan version drops the cheddar. Gluten-free buns are available for the beef and chicken burgers, though the veggie patty itself contains wheat.
The dining room is air-conditioned and dog-friendly, which broadens the appeal during Saigon's midday heat. Service gets consistent mentions for attentiveness without being intrusive. At 220,000–325,000 VND for a combo, it sits in the mid-range for the neighborhood. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
cowboy double smash burger with shaved onionstwice-fried buttermilk chicken thighhousemade shiitake, black bean & cashew veggie pattytriple-cooked chili cheese friesfire chicken with hue chili paste
casualamericanunpretentiousrelaxeddog-friendly
Reviews
4.6(312)
Great food. Really good service, barely had to wait. There were dog friendly options, which is cute (Don't have a dog but it's nice it's there).
Delicious hamburger and chicken burger. A little too much sauce on the hamburger that overwhelmed the taste of the beef. This can be easily be fixed. The beef patty itself is spot on. The chicken burger was tasty.
Hands down one of the best burgers I’ve had in Saigon. Ordered the Oklahoma-style Cowboy Double burger for delivery, it came with a mountain of shaved onions that basically melt into the beef. The bun is soft but still holds everything together, the cheddar cheese is perfectly gooey, the homemade bia-bq sauce and mustard brings everything together, and every bite is this combo of smoky, beefy, oniony heaven. It’s the kind of burger that is simple, but juicy, messy, flavourful in all the right ways – if you’re a burger person, you need to try this.
I ordered the set lunch with double burger, side and drink. It’s a smash burger so you cannot choose rare or medium cooked. Beef patty was homemade but tasted just average imo. Bun is soft. Potatoes were not crispy outside and tasted below average with their soft texture. Staff is customer focused. It’s a place I would not personally recommend. It does not fit my taste and expectations since I tried many burger restaurants already.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Burger Boss located in Thao Dien?
- Burger Boss is located at 43 Đ. Nguyễn Cừ, Thảo Điền, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. It is situated in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2 (Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Burger Boss known for?
- Burger Boss is a hamburger restaurant in Thao Dien known for cowboy double smash burger with shaved onions, twice-fried buttermilk chicken thigh, housemade shiitake, black bean & cashew veggie patty, triple-cooked chili cheese fries, fire chicken with hue chili paste. It has a 4.6 rating based on 312 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Burger Boss?
- Burger Boss is typically open Closed (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Burger Boss accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Burger Boss to make a reservation by calling +84 866 118 055. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Burger Boss?
- Burger Boss is considered moderately priced for the Thao Dien area. It is a popular hamburger restaurant suitable for casual lunch, group meals, expat crowd.